A persistent and severe heat wave continues to wrapping large extensions of Pakistan, with temperatures that rise to alarming levels throughout the country.
According to the Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD), the heat wave is expected to persist until Thursday, June 13, with temperatures in many regions that remain significantly above seasonal standards.
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The PMD informs that the temperatures at the top and central Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh, Baluchistan and southern Punjab are varying between 4 and 7 ° C above the average.
In response, citizens have been advised to avoid exposure to direct sunlight, especially between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, and stay well hydrated to reduce heat stroke risk.
The situation is especially critical in simple areas, where temperatures will remain extremely high until Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by dusty winds in the afternoon.
According to a spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Authority (PDMA) of Punjab, Bhakkar recorded the highest temperature in the country at 50 ° C.
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Other cities such as Dera Ghazi Khan and Noorpur Thal were recorded at 49 ° C, while Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Layyah and Mandi Bahauddin saw maximums of 48 ° C. Bahawalnagar, Chakwal, Jhelum, Khanewal, Kot Addu, Sargodha, Sheikhupura and Sialkot experienced temperatures that reach up to 47 ° C.
The main urban centers, including Lahore, Faisalabad, fine, atock and sahiwal, also face extreme heat, with forecasts that predict temperatures between 45 ° C and 47 ° C.
In terms of moisture, fine recorded 46 ° C with 56%relative humidity, Dera Ghazi Khan 46 ° C with 42%, Sargodha 47 ° C with 52%and Lahore 46 ° C with 36%, indicating dangerous heat index levels.
The Help Commissioner Punjab Nabeel Javed and the general director of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, have issued managers to all the commissioners and commissioners attached to remain on the maximum alert.
The authorities have received instructions to guarantee the availability of cold drinking water in public places, bus terminals and markets, and to prioritize the water supply in the Cholistan region prone to drought.
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Heat response counters have been established in all the main hospitals, and arrangements have been made to guarantee the availability of essential medicines.
DG PDMA has urged the public to exercise extreme caution during the heat wave, particularly in the protection of vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with pre -existing health conditions.
Citizens are recommended to avoid strenuous physical activity or outdoor work during peak hours, wear light cotton clothes and remain inside unless it is absolutely necessary.
In case of emergencies, citizens can contact the PDMA help line in 1129 to obtain immediate assistance.
